Chinese Aconite

Aconitum carmichaelii, Ranunculaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Crow-dipperPinellia ternata

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pale Magnolia VineSchisandra glaucescens

Physical SupportShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

KutkiPicrorhiza kurroa

Highly toxic aconitine alkaloids from Chinese aconite strongly inhibit growth of other alpine medicinal herbs like kutki.

ShatavariAsparagus racemosus

Chinese aconite contains highly toxic aconitine alkaloids that are strongly allelopathic and can inhibit growth of other medicinal herbs including shatavari.

Purple GentianGentiana purpurea

Aconitine and related alkaloids from Chinese aconite are highly toxic and allelopathic, inhibiting growth of other alpine medicinal plants like purple gentian.

Gastrodia OrchidGastrodia elata

Chinese Aconite's alkaloids may interfere with mycorrhizal networks essential for Gastrodia Orchid survival in forest understories

Uses

Functions

Specialist TCM MedicineOrnamental Autumn FlowersDeer Resistant

Medicinal Uses

TCM Yang TonicProcessed Root MedicineCirculation SupportKidney Yang Deficiency

Common Questions

What zones does Chinese Aconite grow in?

Chinese Aconite grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Chinese Aconite?

Good companions for Chinese Aconite include Crow-dipper, Pale Magnolia Vine.

Design guilds with Chinese Aconite and see companion relationships visually.

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